These solutions are suitable for building security systems and deliver low cost and power efficiency alongside highly accurate measurement. Using these reference boards contributes to significantly shorter development time. The core devices of these solutions are RL78/I1x microcontrollers. They combine the exclusive architecture and superior power performance of the RL78 Family of microcontrollers with analog functions ideal for sensing applications. For details, visit the RL78/I1x Series page on the Renesas website.
Related Solutions and Applications
Glass Break Detector Solution
This solution uses a microphone to detect when the glass is broken. Active filtering for the microphone is implemented using MCU's on-chip low-power op-amp. Reduces costs while achieving extended operation on battery power.
Smoke Detector Solution
This solution uses an infrared LED and an optical receiver to detect the presence of smoke. The low-power RL78/I1D with on-chip sensor amplifier helps reduce system cost while achieving extended operation on battery power.
Carbon Monoxide Detector Solutions
This sensing solution uses a carbon monoxide canister. It enables detection of carbon monoxide at concentrations of 100ppm ±10ppm.
Motion Sensor Solutions
This solution uses pyroelectric motion sensors to detect the movement of persons. Two sensors are used to allow detection of the direction of movement. The MCU's on-chip low-power op-amp reduces the system cost.
Gas Leak Alarm
Renesas' RL78/I1D, RL78/G12, G13, G14 integrate an A/D converter for reading the sensor signal and a timer function to sound a buzzer. These on-chip functions reduce the number of external components required, allowing for a compact and lightweight design, reducing power consumption, and lowering cost.
Residential Smoke Detector
Renesas' RL78/I1D, RL78/G12, G13 and G14 integrate on-chip the peripheral functions necessary for use in smoke detector design, making it possible to reduce the overall product size. The low power consumption improves battery life and this is ideal for smoke detectors that need long-term operation.
Building Sensor
Renesas' RL78/I1D, RL78/G12, G13 and G14 integrate on-chip the peripheral functions necessary for use in smoke detector design, making it possible to reduce external parts count and the overall product size.
Portable PM2.5 Measuring Device Solution
This detection solution uses a PM2.5 measuring instrument with a built-in portable battery. This can measure and detect the concentration of air pollutants in real-time.